CVE-2025-43454
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Publication date: 2025-11-04

Last updated on: 2025-12-17

Assigner: Apple Inc.

Description
This issue was addressed through improved state management. This issue is fixed in iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1. A device may persistently fail to lock.
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Published
2025-11-04
Last Modified
2025-12-17
Generated
2026-06-16
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2025-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-43454
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Vendor Product Version / Range
apple ipados to 26.1 (exc)
apple iphone_os to 26.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an issue with state management in iOS and iPadOS devices that could cause a device to persistently fail to lock. It was addressed and fixed in iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could cause a device to remain unlocked persistently, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the device and its data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update your device to iOS 26.1 or iPadOS 26.1 or later, as the issue is fixed in these versions.

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